Hakone Tokyo’s Weekend Gateway #hakone #Japan #tokyo #travel #mtfuji #onsen #volcano #odakyu
The town of Hakone is situated in western Kanagawa Prefecture, and is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park . It is famous both inside and outside of Japan as a resort area brimming with natural hot springs of the highest quality, and for its stunning views of #mtfuji.
How to Get There:
Hakone-Yumoto Station, The gateway to Hakone, is easily accessible from Tokyo.
You can take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 90 minutes). The Hakone pass by #odakyu is one convenient and economical way to explore Hakone.
Another option is to take JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station, and then take the Hakone Tozan Railway from Odawara Station to #Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 55 minutes).
For travel from #kyoto #osaka , take JR Tokaido Shinkansen to #odawara and then take the Hakone Tozan Railway from Odawara Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 55 minutes).
Quick Facts:
Famous for variety of hot springs.
Lake Ashinoko formed as a result of Mt. Hakone’s last volcanic eruption 3,000 years ago.
Attractions:
Miyanoshita Hot spring resort: Hakone is made up of seven hot spring resorts, one of which is Miyanoshita, which began operating in the Edo period (1603-1867). Miyanoshita’s Fujiya Hotel opened in 1878 to attract foreign visitors.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun: A hot spring theme park. Here, you can bathe in a host of hot spring baths-some somewhat unusual such as the coffee, red wine and green tea tubs.
Pirate ships and mightly Mt Fuji: Take one of the sightseeing boat tours to explore and enjoy views from the lake. The pirate ship-shaped boats operated by Hakone Sightseeing Boats add a little extra fun to the experience. You can enjoy arguably one of the most iconic view of Mt Fuji from the ship.
Hakone Tozan Railway: Enjoy the captivating beautiful ride on the train when it pass through dense forests and across bridges high up over picturesque gorges.
Owakidani: Visit a volcanic valley with active hot springs and sulfur vents. The scenery is surreal with volcanic gas and steam billowing up from all around. Savor the black eggs (color turn black when boiled in natural hot spring water).
Hakone Open-Air Museum: Have a leisure stroll in Hakone Open-Air Museum, just a short walk from Chokoku-no-Mori Station. Spread over 70,000 square meters, this museum features over 100 sculptures by Japanese and international artists.
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